Samford was down by 10 points early in the second half before ripping off a 15-2 run for a 46-43 lead with 13:15 remaining. Isaiah Williams scored eight points during the stretch, including two 3-pointers.

Larry Wideman's 3-pointer pulled Furman within 69-62 but Kelly and Connor Miller made 7 of 8 free throws in the final minute to secure the win.